Previously, we did a deep dive into Brennan Armstrong and the Virginia Cavaliers’ offense, a group that vastly succeeded last year but will still make adjustments. Today, it’s time to evaluate the group that struggled mightily in the 2021 campaign— the UVA defense.
The performance on each side of the ball could not have been more polar opposite. According to Football Outsiders, the Hoos finished 9th in offensive efficiency, 6th in value drive rate, and 22nd in average line yards. Meanwhile, the defense finished 118th in efficiency, 122nd in value drive rate, and 127th in average line yards.